Senior Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedics - Circle Health Group
Circle Health Group is seeking a Senior Theatre Practitioner to join their team in the Theatre department at The Park Hospital in Nottingham. This is a full-time, permanent role for 37.5 hours a week, with a salary of up to £46,500 per year, depending on level of experience, training, and qualification.
Overview
The Park Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals and clinics. We have an opportunity for a Senior Theatre Practitioner to join our team of staff in the Theatre department.
Responsibilities
* Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment in line with manufacturers’ guidance and surgical protocols.
* Provide skilled assistance to the surgical and anaesthetic teams, anticipating needs and adapting to changes during procedures.
* Take a senior role in preparing theatres, coordinating surgical lists, and ensuring all equipment, staff, and resources are in place.
* Support the Theatre Manager with team briefings, scheduling, stock control, and ensuring safe patient flow through the theatre suite.
* Supervise junior theatre practitioners, ODPs, and healthcare assistants, providing clinical guidance and oversight during shifts.
* Identify and escalate clinical or operational risks and participate in audits and incident reviews.
* Liaise closely with consultants, anaesthetists, recovery staff, and ward teams to ensure continuity of care and an excellent patient experience.
Requirements
* Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
* Significant experience in the perioperative setting with specialist knowledge in orthopaedic surgery.
* Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of procedures, including complex cases.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
* Strong understanding of clinical governance, infection control, and safety practices in theatre.
* Previous experience in a senior or team lead role within theatres.
* At least 5 years of vast experience in Elective Orthopaedics, including Revision surgery.
Salary and Benefits
Circle Health Group offers competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
* Private Pension Scheme.
* Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions.
* Friends and Family Hospital Discounts.
* Family-friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
* Non-contributory life insurance.
* Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.
* Access to resources, tools, and services to support your wellbeing.
* Employee recognition programs.
* Industry-leading training and development opportunities.
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles, and more.
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